Love Is Here and Now You're Gone

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About Love Is Here and Now You're Gone

"Love Is Here and Now You're Gone" is a 1967 song recorded by The Supremes for the Motown label. Written and composed by Motown's main production team Holland–Dozier–Holland, it became the second consecutive number-one pop single from the Supremes' album The Supremes Sing Holland–Dozier–Holland and the group's ninth overall chart-topper in the United States on Billboard Hot 100, peaking March 1967.


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1968
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Love Is Here, 
And, oh my darling, Now You're Gone,
Love Is Here, 
And, oh my darling, Now You're Gone,
You persuaded me to love you,
And I did, 
But instead of tenderness I found heartache instead,
Into your arms I fell, 
So unaware of the loneliness that was waiting there.
Spoken:  You closed the door of your heart and turned the key,
locked your love away from me.
 
Love Is Here, 
And, oh my darling, Now You're Gone,
You made me love you, 
And oh my darling, Now You're Gone,
You said loving you would make life beautiful 
with each passing day,
But as soon as love came into my heart, 
you turned and you walked just one way.
Spoken:  You stripped me of my dreams, 
you gave me faith, then took my hope, look at me now.
 
Look at me
See what loving you has done to me
Look at my face
See how crying has left its trace
After you made me all your own
And you left me all alone
You made your words sound so sweet
Knowing that your love I couldn't keep.
Spoken:  My heart cries out for your touch
But you're not there
 

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The Supremes

The Supremes was an American female singing group and the premier act of Motown Records during the 1960s. Originally founded as the Primettes in Detroit, Michigan, in 1959, the Supremes' repertoire included doo-wop, pop, soul, Broadway show tunes, psychedelic soul, and disco. They were the most commercially successful of Motown's acts and are, to date, America's most successful vocal group with 12 number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. Most of these hits were written and produced by Motown's main songwriting and production team, Holland–Dozier–Holland. At their peak in the mid-1960s, the Supremes rivaled the Beatles in worldwide popularity, and their success made it possible for future African American R&B and soul musicians to find mainstream succe… more »

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Written by: Brian Holland, Edward Holland, Lamont Dozier

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14 facts about this song

Release Details
"Love Is Here and Now You're Gone" was released by the Motown Records on 26th December, 1966.
Chart Success
The song was a commercial success. It reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the group's ninth number one hit.
Musical Genre
It is classified as a pop and R&B song, featuring the melodious sounds of orchestration, a sophisticated musical style characteristic of the Motown Sound.
Songwriting Duo
The song was written by the legendary Motown songwriting and production team of Holland-Dozier-Holland, who wrote many of The Supremes' hits.
Grammy Nomination
"Love Is Here and Now You're Gone" was nominated for a Grammy award in 1968 in the Best Rhythm & Blues Group Performance, Vocal or Instrumental category.
Album Inclusion
The song is featured on The Supremes' album "The Supremes Sing Holland–Dozier–Holland," which was released in 1967.
Lead Vocals
Diana Ross, the group's lead singer, provided her distinct and powerful vocals to the song.
Memorable Lyrics
The song contains spoken-word passages from Diana Ross, as she confronts a lover who has wronged her, which was a bit of a departure from the typical Supremes' song.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "Love Is Here and Now You're Gone," including Michael Jackson, who included it on his 1972 album "Got to Be There".
Personal Interpretation
Some fans and critics interpret the song's lyrics as a reflection of Diana Ross' growing frustrations within The Supremes and her feelings of being trapped.
Genre Impact
It contributed greatly to the "Motown Sound," which defined American R&B music of the 1960s.
Music Arrangement
The song used a variety of instruments, from the regular rhythm section to string and brass sections, a sign of Motown's maturing sound and production.
Critical Acclaim
This song is considered one of The Supremes' signature songs and showcases their ability to convey emotion while staying within the pop music realm.
Legacy
Despite its age, "Love Is Here and Now You’re Gone" continues to be an iconic track and is regularly played on oldies radio stations around the world.

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